Photos of Ani temples exhibited in GeorgiaAugust 1, 2007 - 14:35 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A photo exhibition titled "Ani - Anisi - crossroad of sixteen civilizations" opened in the Caucasian Home, the center of cultural relationship in Tbilisi. The event was initiated by the center and the Georgian Diocese of the Armenian Apostolic Church.Well-known photographers Yuri Mechitov and Maya Deysadze displayed 50 best of 300 pictures of the ruins of Ani, one of the capitals of ancient Armenia that has been closed for visitors till recently, Blagovest-info reports. Ani's rapid development started in 961 when the city became the capital of Bagratid Armenia and a trade crossroad between the Byzantium, Arab states, South Russia, Central Asia and China. The population of the city totaled no less than 100 thousand people. Ani was also known as the "city of 1001 churches" because of the great number of grand temples. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. U.S. welcomes efforts to define Armenia-Azerbaijan border The United States welcomes efforts to define the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, says Vedant Patel. Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24 U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. |